University of Utah
Manager, Marketing
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Salt Lake City, UT
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $68K - $72K
💻 Marketing
🗓️ August 29th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Utah is hiring a Manager, Marketing. The role involves developing and coordinating marketing and communication strategies for the Housing & Dining Programs department, managing staff, executing assessment projects, and producing diverse marketing materials using traditional and digital methods.
Highlights
- Develop print and digital marketing communications plans aligned with departmental priorities and application cycles.
- Design and execute assessment projects including survey creation, data analysis, and reporting.
- Supervise communication specialists and student staff on projects such as website updates, email marketing, and events.
- Collaborate with multiple campus departments to engage diverse audiences including prospective and current students.
- Develop content strategies for key initiatives like the annual Resident Satisfaction Survey and marketing campaigns.
- Monitor marketing effectiveness and adjust plans accordingly.
- Contribute to cross-functional events and recruitment activities during peak seasons.
- Proficiency in Qualtrics for data collection and analysis is preferred; experience with email marketing campaigns is desired.
- Minimum qualifications include a related bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and four to six years of progressively responsible management experience.
- Compensation ranges from $68,000 to $72,000 annually with full university benefits including health, dental, retirement contributions, tuition reduction, and professional development funding.
Manager, Marketing Full Description
Manager, Marketing
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
- Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
- Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
- Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
- Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
- Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Announcement
Details
Open Date | 08/28/2025
Requisition Number | PRN42952B
Job Title | Manager, Marketing
Working Title | Marketing & Assessment Manager
Job Grade | F
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with rare evenings or weekend work required based on departmental events.
VP Area | President
Department | 00307 - Housing & Residential Educ
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 68,000 to 72,000
Close Date | 11/28/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 09/26/2025
Job Summary | We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and creative Marketing Manager who contributes and coordinates the development of marketing and communications for the University of Utah Housing & Dining Programs (HDP) department. This managerial role performs a variety of marketing, assessment, and project management tasks while using good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute goal-based strategies and tactics. Ensures proper branding of products, supervises professional and student staff, and is focused on utilizing traditional and digital publishing technologies to produce diverse communication materials.
This position will be part of the HDP marketing and communications unit, reporting directly to the Associate Director of Communications and Assessment. The team is comprised of two specialists and seven student interns. This is a hybrid role that requires in-person meetings and maintaining a regular physical presence at the department. The ideal candidate is a self-directed seasoned professional who can work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and be accountable for results.
Benefits
Full University benefit plan Immediate 14.2% University contribution to a 401k retirement plan Health and dental insurance options 50% tuition reduction after 6 months of employment Professional development funding
Responsibilities | Develop print and digital marketing communications plans based on HDP application cycles, assessment projects, and marketing priorities. Design and execute assessment projects (surveys) including data analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and creating visual reports/narratives. Supervise and collaborate with communication specialists and student leader staff members on various projects: website edits, housing tours, email marketing campaigns, and events. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., departments under Auxiliary Services, Office of Resident Life, Admissions, Orientation, Public Safety, and Dining Services) to reach and engage diverse audiences, including prospective and current students. Under the guidance of the associate director, develop content strategy for several projects, including the HDP annual Resident Satisfaction Survey (RSS), annual report, and paid and organic marketing campaigns. Monitor the effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjust communication plans as necessary. Support the marketing unit by contributing to cross-functional efforts, including internal and external events, move-in, presentations for new students, and in-state and out-of-state trips during the recruitment season. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences | Master’s degree in a related area. Leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes. Demonstrated experience in Qualtrics (data collection, analysis, and reporting). Proficiency in email marketing campaigns.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary | Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Additional Information |
Requisition Number | PRN42952B
Job Title | Manager, Marketing
Working Title | Marketing & Assessment Manager
Job Grade | F
FLSA Code | Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? | No
Standard Hours per Week | 40
Full Time or Part Time? | Full Time
Shift | Day
Work Schedule Summary | Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with rare evenings or weekend work required based on departmental events.
VP Area | President
Department | 00307 - Housing & Residential Educ
Location | Campus
City | Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment | External Posting
Pay Rate Range | 68,000 to 72,000
Close Date | 11/28/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) | 09/26/2025
Job Summary | We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and creative Marketing Manager who contributes and coordinates the development of marketing and communications for the University of Utah Housing & Dining Programs (HDP) department. This managerial role performs a variety of marketing, assessment, and project management tasks while using good judgment and strong interpersonal skills to plan and execute goal-based strategies and tactics. Ensures proper branding of products, supervises professional and student staff, and is focused on utilizing traditional and digital publishing technologies to produce diverse communication materials.
This position will be part of the HDP marketing and communications unit, reporting directly to the Associate Director of Communications and Assessment. The team is comprised of two specialists and seven student interns. This is a hybrid role that requires in-person meetings and maintaining a regular physical presence at the department. The ideal candidate is a self-directed seasoned professional who can work comfortably in a fast-paced environment and be accountable for results.
Benefits
Full University benefit plan Immediate 14.2% University contribution to a 401k retirement plan Health and dental insurance options 50% tuition reduction after 6 months of employment Professional development funding
Responsibilities | Develop print and digital marketing communications plans based on HDP application cycles, assessment projects, and marketing priorities. Design and execute assessment projects (surveys) including data analysis and reporting, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and creating visual reports/narratives. Supervise and collaborate with communication specialists and student leader staff members on various projects: website edits, housing tours, email marketing campaigns, and events. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., departments under Auxiliary Services, Office of Resident Life, Admissions, Orientation, Public Safety, and Dining Services) to reach and engage diverse audiences, including prospective and current students. Under the guidance of the associate director, develop content strategy for several projects, including the HDP annual Resident Satisfaction Survey (RSS), annual report, and paid and organic marketing campaigns. Monitor the effectiveness of marketing/communication tactics and adjust communication plans as necessary. Support the marketing unit by contributing to cross-functional efforts, including internal and external events, move-in, presentations for new students, and in-state and out-of-state trips during the recruitment season. This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job
Minimum Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four to six years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences | Master’s degree in a related area. Leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes. Demonstrated experience in Qualtrics (data collection, analysis, and reporting). Proficiency in email marketing campaigns.
Type | Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary | Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Additional Information |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have four or more years of progressively more responsible management experience?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
Optional Documents
University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu
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